Hakemy, Sulaiman
Debt:
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912128792
- author:
- Hakemy, Sulaiman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Macat International Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 90
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- 19.81 x 12.9 x 0.48 centimetres, Business, Economics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Debt: An Analysis of 5,000 Years by Sulaiman Hakemy offers a fresh perspective on a subject that has become increasingly relevant in modern times. By applying anthropological insights to the study of debt, this book challenges the conventional view of debt as an inevitable outcome of economic development. Graeber's work argues that debt is not a natural consequence of economic growth, but rather a means of exerting control and power, particularly among elites. The author presents evidence that suggests debt emerged simultaneously with the introduction of money, blurring the lines between economy and state. This perspective has significant implications for our understanding of the relationship between these two concepts. Hakemy's analysis offers a compelling case for rethinking the role of debt in society, highlighting the need for greater public involvement in debates around its moral implications.
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